OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

STRUCTURAL DETAIL MANUAL

Chapter 02 - Substructure

SECTION 02

ABUTMENT
(SUB-AB)
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

The use of stay-in-place forms is

2 ply membrane Top of backwall to
waterproofing match underside of prohibited in this area of the deck
16'' min. width diaphragm. Use 2 ply c
L bearing
centered roofing paper bond
Varies
on joint (typ.) breaker.
6'' 1'-0''
Top of
Limits of epoxy protective coating
roadway
for backwall and bridge seat areas

Top of approach
roadway subgrade
2'' min.

Concrete
x No.6
es
Sloped to drain ‚''/ft.

Vari
5'' min. reinforced

Mi
concrete bearing pad

For elevations see

Concrete
sheets containing
abutment Elevation
views
Construction joint
with 2'' x 4'' key

Substructure
centered on joint

n.
**See note

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below

x No.3 Concrete
-0'
T =
For abutment stem thickness

2'
drainage, see Slope
Det. No. SUB-DR-201 protection
T/2 T/2

Mi
'
6'

Concrete
ng
Footi
'
-0'

Notes:
All dimensions measured
1'

to Lc of bearing.

Max. batter
*Minimum dimensions shown, 4 : 12
utilize dimensioning as
required by design.

**If concrete slope 1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''

protection is used, add 6'-0'' *

one layer ot tar paper
full contact area where SECTION
substructure unit is Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
adjacent to slope * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

protection. The open APPROVAL

STATE OF MARYLAND
joint that remains after DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
slope protection has STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
cured shall be filled DATE:06/26/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

with joint sealer TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS ON

VERSION
conforming to PILES CARRYING STEEL GIRDERS WITH STEEL FIXED
Specifications. BEARINGS OR STEEL EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH LENGTH
1.0 CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION < 70 FT.
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-101 SHEET 1 OF 4
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

The use of stay-in-place forms is

2 ply membrane prohibited in this area of the deck
waterproofing
16'' min. width c
L bearing
centered
on joint (typ.) Varies
6'' 1'-0''
Top of Limits of epoxy protective coating
roadway for backwall and bridge seat areas

Top of approach
roadway subgrade
2'' min.

Concrete
x No.6
Sloped to

es
drain ‚''/ft.

Vari
Closed cell neoprene sponge 5'' min. reinforced

Mi
elastomer 1•'' thick x 7'' wide conccrete bearing
for full length conforming pad
to Section 911.10
seated in 7‚'' x •'' deep
key centered in backwall For elevations see

Concrete
sheets containing
abutment Elevation
views
Construction joint
with 2'' x 4'' key

Substructure
centered on joint

**See

n.
note

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below

x No.3 Concrete
-0'
T =
For abutment stem thickness

2'
drainage, see Slope
Det. No. SUB-DR-201 protection
T/2 T/2

Mi
'
6'

Concrete
ng
Footi
'
-0'

Notes:
All dimensions measured
1'

to Lc of bearing.

Max. batter
*Minimum dimensions shown, 4 : 12
utilize dimensioning as
required by design.

**If concrete slope 1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''

protection is used, add 6'-0'' *

one layer ot tar paper
full contact area where SECTION
substructure unit is Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
adjacent to slope * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

protection. The open APPROVAL

joint that remains after
slope protection has
cured shall be filled
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:06/26/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

with joint sealer TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS ON PILES

VERSION
conforming to CARRYING PRESTRESSED CONCRETE GIRDERS WITH
Specifications. ELASTOMERIC FIXED BEARINGS OR ELASTOMERIC EXPANSION
1.0 BEARINGS WITH LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION < 70FT.

DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-101 SHEET 2 OF 4

 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' min. c/c or

as required by design
(epoxy coated) (typ.) c
L bearing

#5 bars spaced as
shown (epoxy coated) Steel bearing details
(typ.) 1'-0'' c/c shown, see Detail 'A'
on this sheet for
prestressed concrete girders
7‚'' x •'' 2''
For bearing pad
deep key cl.
reinforcing, see Det. No.
2 ply membrane 2'' cl. BR-SB(6.02)-80-121
2'' cl.
waterproofing
below 16'' min. width 4-#5 bars spaced as shown
key centered min. (epoxy coated) add #5 bars
on joint (typ.) as required @ 1'-0'' c/c

'
-3'
'
DETAIL 'A'

)
-1'

typ.

1'
FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE GIRDERS #5 bent bars @ 1'-0'' c/c

2'
(epoxy coated)

(
#5 bars spaced @ 1'-0'' c/c
#5 bars @ 1'-0'' min. or (or larger as required by design)
as required by design *
2'' cl.
2'' cl.
#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c *
(or larger as required by design)

#5 dowel bars @ 1'-0'' c/c *

(or larger as required by design)

See bar lap charts

'
-9'
for dimension

1'
2'' cl.
#5 dowel bars @ 1'-0'' min. or

'
-0'
as required by design *

1'
See bar development length
charts for dimension
'
3'

#5 bars bent as shown

@ 1'-0'' c/c

#5 bars placed as
shown
'cl.

3 - #6 bars each
3'

#6 bars @ 1'-0'' min. or 3''

as required by design way over piles
cl.

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c

min. or as required
by design

Notes: FOR STEEL GIRDERS *

1. All dimensions, bar sizes, and bar
spacings are minimum; if required
SECTION WITH REINFORCEMENT
by design, modify. Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
*2.Contractor has option of lapping
stem reinforcing and dowels as * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

shown; or extending dowel APPROVAL

reinforcement with no splicing.
However, no additional
compensation to Contractor will
be allowed for whichever
alternative is selected.
*3.For abutment modifications
carrying prestressed concrete
girders see Detail 'A'
this sheet.
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:06/26/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS
VERSION
ON PILES WITH FIXED BEARINGS OR EXPANSION BEARINGS
WITH LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION < 70FT.
1.0 REINFORCEMENT DETAILS
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-101 SHEET 3 OF 4
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Top of beam seat

T =
For abutment stem thickness
drainage, see **See note

Substructure
Det. No. SUB-DR-201 below
T/2 T/2

Concrete
Slope
protection

'
6'

Concrete
n.

ng
'm i

Footi
-0'
3'

'
-0'
Note:

1'
All dimensions measured
to Lc of bearing.

Max. batter
4 : 12
For stub abutments,
chamfer top of
footing to follow
slope. Use 2:1 unless
1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''
otherwise noted on
6'-0'' * abutment sheets.

TYPICAL SECTION
4-#5 bars spaced as
shown min. (epoxy coated) Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
Top of beam seat
add #5 bars as required
@ 1'-0'' c/c

2'' cl.

2'' cl. 2'' cl.

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c
(epoxy coated)

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c

#5 bars bent as shown
2'' cl. min. @ 1'-0'' c/c
1'-3'' (typ.)
#5 bars @ 2'' cl.
1'-0'' c/c min.
or as required
by design
Notes:
#5 bars placed
For beam seat, beam 1'-3'' as shown
pad and backwall details,
'cl.

see Sheets 1,2 and 3

'

of this detail.
3'

3'' cl.
3'

(typ.)
* Minimum dimensions shown,
utilize dimensioning as
required by design.
**If concrete slope
protection is used, add
one layer ot tar paper
#6 bars @ 1'-0'' min.
or as required by design
3-#6 bars each way
TYPICAL SECTION WITH REINFORCEMENT over piles
Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

full contact area where APPROVAL

STATE OF MARYLAND
substructure unit is DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
adjacent to slope OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
protection. The open DATE:06/26/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
joint that remains after
slope protection has
VERSION TYPICAL SECTION FOR STUB ABUTMENTS
cured shall be filled ON PILES WITH FIXED BEARINGS OR EXPANSION BEARINGS
with joint sealer WITH LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION < 70FT.
1.0
conforming to
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-101 SHEET 4 OF 4
Specifications.
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Normal reinforcing steel lapped

with longitudinal reinforcing in
backwall (typ.)

2 ply membrane
Normal wing waterproofing 16'' min.
wall reinforcing width centered on joint

Epoxy coated
reinf. steel

p
La
Lap
Construction joint
with 2'' x 4'' key for
c backwall up to 1'-3'' thick, over
Brg. Epoxy coated
1'-3'' thick use 3'' x 6'' key
cheek wall
reinforcing
c
L Exterior c
L Exterior
girder girder

SECTION ABOVE BRIDGE SEAT

Scale: ‚'' = 1'-0''

Normal wing wall reinforcing

Normal abutment
stem reinforcing

1'-0'' (min.)

Lap + 3'' (typ.)

Loose corner bar

to match spacing
and size of bars
being lapped
(typ.). As an option
to a loose corner
SECTION BELOW BRIDGE SEAT bar, the longitudinal
Scale: ‚'' = 1'-0'' steel may be
extended and bent
to the required lap.

Note:
1. For bar lap lengths, see * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

appropriate bar lap charts. APPROVAL

2.For normal reinforcing steel size DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
and spacing refer to typical
abutment and wing wall sections. DATE: 12/20/2011
STATE OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

WING WALL/ABUTMENT CONNECTIONS FOR FIXED

VERSION
BEARINGS OR EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH LENGTH
CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION < 70FT.
1.0 REINFORCING DETAILS
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-102 SHEET 1 OF 1
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

The use of stay-in-place forms is

prohibited in this area of the deck c
L bearing

Varies
2 ply membrane
waterproofing 16'' min.
Top of backwall to match
width centered on joint
underside of diaphragm. Use
all around (typ.)
1'-6'' 8'' 1'-0'' 2 ply roofing paper bond breaker
Top of betweencL tocL exterior stringers.
roadway X***

'
Limits of epoxy

-0'
protective coating

2'
Top of for backwall and

Concrete
x No.6
approach bridge seat areas
roadway
'
-0'
subgrade 1'
2'' min.

Mi
es
Sloped to drain ‚''/ft.

Vari
Expansion joint
5'' min. reinforced
cross beam shall
concrete bearing pad
not be placed
until adjacent

Concrete
deck placement
For elevations see
has been completed
2'-2'' sheets containing
abutment Elevation views
Construction joint

x No.3 Concrete
Substructure
with 2'' x 6'' x 6'' key Construction joint
Backwall with 2'' x 4'' key
Construction joint with
centered on joint
2'' x 6'' x 1'-2'' key
**

n.
See note
For abutment drainage, see

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below
Det. No. SUB-DR-202

-0'
T =
stem thickness

2'
1'-6'' x 2'-2'' exp. jt. cross

Mi
Slope
beam support columns equally
T/2 T/2 protection
spaced at 15'-0'' max. c/c
across rear face of abutment
stem. For staged construction
and columns at wing walls, see
Det. No. SUB-AB-202. ****
Notes:
'
6'

All dimensions measured

to Lc of bearing.

Concrete
n.

ng
*Minimum dimensions shown,
'm i

Footi
utilize dimensions as
-0'

required by design.
3'

**If concrete slope

'
-0'

protection is used, add

1'

one layer of tar paper

full contact area where
substructure unit is Max. batter Footer shall be wide enough
adjacent to slope 4 : 12 so that entire cross beam
protection. The open joint support column rests on it
that remains after slope
protection has cured
shall be filled with
1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''

joint sealer conforming 6'-0'' *

to Specifications.
SECTION
**X = joint opening dimension Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
see chart on joint seal
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

details. APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
**The Contractor has the option OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
to cast the exp. jt. cross beam
DATE: 10/03/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
support column monolithically with
TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS
the abutment and backwall stem VERSION

or in a separate pour. No ON PILES CARRYING STEEL GIRDERS WITH

additional compensation will STEEL EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH
be given for either 1.0 LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.
alternate selected. 1 OF 4
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-201 SHEET
 The use of stay-in-place forms is
prohibited in this area of the deck Top of backwall to match underside of
c
L bearing diaphragm. Use closed cell neoprene sponge
2 ply membrane elastorer 1•'' thick x 7'' wide for full length,
waterproofing 16'' min. conforming to Section 911.10, seated in
width centered on joint Varies 7‚'' X •'' deep key centered in backwall
all around (typ.) betweencL tocL exterior stringers.
1'-6'' 8'' 1'-0''
Top of
roadway X***

'
-0'
Limits of epoxy
protective coating

2'
Top of for backwall and
bridge seat areas
approach

x No.6
Concrete
'
roadway
subgrade -0'
1' 2'' min.

Mi
es
Sloped to drain ‚''/ft.

Vari
Expansion joint
5'' min. reinforced
cross beam shall
concrete bearing pad
not be placed
until adjacent

Concrete
deck placement
For elevations see
has been completed
2'-2'' sheets containing
abutment Elevation
Construction joint
views

x No.3 Concrete
Substructure
with 2'' x 6'' x 6'' key
Construction joint
Construction joint with
Backwall with 2'' x 4'' key
2'' x 6'' x 1'-2'' key
centered on joint

n.
For abutment drainage, see

'm i
Det. No. SUB-DR-202
**See note

-0'
T = below
stem thickness

2'
1'-6'' x 2'-2'' exp. jt. cross

Mi
Slope
beam support columns equally
T/2 T/2 protection
spaced at 15'-0'' max. c/c
across rear face of abutment
stem. For staged construction
and columns at wing walls, see
Det. No. SUB-AB-202. **
*
Notes:
'
6'

All dimensions measured

to Lc of bearing.

Concrete
n.

ng
*Minimum dimensions shown,
'm i

Footi
utilize dimensions as
-0'

required by design.
3'

**If concrete slope

'
-0'

protection is used, add

1'

one layer of tar paper

full contact area where
substructure unit is Max. batter Footer shall be wide enough
adjacent to slope 4 : 12 so that entire cross beam
protection. The open joint support column rests on it
that remains after slope
protection has cured
shall be filled with
1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''

joint sealer conforming 6'-0'' *

to Specifications.
SECTION
**X = joint opening dimension Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
see chart on joint seal * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

details. APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
**The Contractor has the option DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
to cast the exp. jt. cross beam
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
support column monolithically with DATE: 10/03/2013

the abutment and backwall stem TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS
VERSION
or in a separate pour. No ON PILES CARRYING PRESTRESSED CONCRETE GIRDERS
additional compensation will WITH ELASTOMERIC EXPANSION BEARINGS
be given for either 1.0 WITH LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.
alternate selected.
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-201 SHEET 2 OF 4
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c min. or

as required by design
4-#8 bars placed as shown (epoxy coated)
(epoxy coated) (typ.)
spacing to match main
4-#5 bars placed as shown (epoxy coated)
stem bars

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c 5-#5 bars placed as shown (epoxy coated)

(epoxy coated)

#5 bars spaced as
shown (epoxy coated) c
L bearing

)
'cl.

typ.
(typ.) 1'-0'' c/c

2'
Detail shown is for steel

(
4-#8 placed as shown
(epoxy coated) girder and bearings, see
Detail 'A' on this sheet for
7‚'' x •''
prestressed concrete girders
deep key
2'' cl.
For bearing pad
#5 bars @
reinforcing, see Det. No.
key

1'-0'' c/c
*

'
-3'
2'' cl. SUB-BP-101
(epoxy coated)

1'
4-#5 bars spaced as
'cl.

below

shown min. (epoxy coated)

2'

1'-0'' c/c
'
)

DETAIL 'A'
-1'

#5 bent bars @ 1'-0'' c/c

typ.
2'

FOR PRESTRESSED (epoxy coated) (or larger as

(

CONCRETE GIRDERS required by design)

#5 bars
#5 bars @ 1'-0'' min. or
spaced @ 1'-0'' c/c
as required by design *
2'' cl.
#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c (typ.) * 2'' cl. #5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c *
(or larger as required by design)
5-#5 bars placed as shown *
Optional threaded coupler
1'-0'' #5 dowel bars @ 1'-0'' c/c *
(or larger as required by design)
if exp. jt. cross beam 2'' cl.
support column is cast in
a separate pour (typ.)

See bar lap charts '

-9'
'

1'
-9'

for dimension
1'

2'' cl.
#5 dowel bars @ 1'-0'' min. or

'
-0'
as required by design *
'

1'
-0'

See bar development length

1'

charts for dimension

3'' #5 bars bent as shown
@ 1'-0'' c/c

#6 bars @ 1'-0'' min. or

#5 bars placed as
as required by design
shown

5-#5 dowel bars placed

'cl.

as shown * 3 - #6 bars each

3'

Notes: way over piles

1. All dimensions, bar sizes, and
bar spacings are minimum; if 3'' cl.
required by design, modify.
#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c min.
* 2.Contractor has option of lapping
or as required by design
stem reinforcing and dowels as
shown; or extending dowel FOR STEEL GIRDERS *
reinforcement with no splicing.
SECTION WITH REINFORCEMENT
However, no additional
compensation to Contractor will Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

be allowed for whichever

alternative is selected. APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
** 3.Use straight threaded bars lapped DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
to a bar if threaded STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
* couplers are used. DATE: 10/03/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES

4.For abutment modifications TYPICAL SECTION FOR CANTILEVER ABUTMENTS

VERSION
carrying prestressed concrete ON PILES WITH EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH
girders, see Detail 'A'. LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.
5.For exp. jt. cross beam support 1.0 REINFORCEMENT DETAILS
column see Det. No.
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-201 SHEET 3 OF 4
SUB-AB-202
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Top of beam seat

T =
For abutment stem thickness
drainage, see **See note

Substructure
Det. No. SUB-DR-202 below
T/2 T/2

Concrete
Slope
2'-2''
Expansion jt. cross protection
beam support column

'
6'
Footer shall be wide

Concrete
n.

ng
enough so that entire
'm i

Footi
cross beam support
-0'

column rests on it
3'

'
-0'
Note:

1'
All dimensions measured
to Lc of bearing.

Max. batter
4 : 12
For stub abutments,
chamfer top of
footing to follow
slope. Use 2:1 unless
1'-6'' 3'-0'' * 1'-6''
otherwise noted on
6'-0'' * abutment sheets.

SECTION
4-#5 bars spaced as Scale: …'' = 1'-0''
Top of beam seat
shown min. (epoxy coated)
1'-0'' c/c

2'' cl.

2'' cl. 2'' cl.

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c
(epoxy coated)

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c

2'-2''
Expansion jt. cross #5 bar bent as shown
beam support column @ 1'-0'' c/c
1'-3'' (typ.)
2'' cl. min. 2'' cl.

#5 bars @ 1'-0'' c/c min.

or as required by design
#5 bars placed
Notes: 1'-3''
as shown
For beam seat, beam
pad and backwall details,
'cl.

see Sheets 1,2 and 3.

'

3'' cl.
3'

3'

(typ.)
* Minimum dimensions shown, #6 bars @ 1'-0'' min.
utilize dimensioning as or as required by design
required by design.
3-#6 bars each way
**If concrete slope SECTION WITH REINFORCEMENT over piles
protection is used, add
one layer ot tar paper Scale: …'' = 1'-0'' * FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

full contact area where APPROVAL

STATE OF MARYLAND
substructure unit is DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
adjacent to slope OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
protection. The open DATE: 10/03/2013 OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
joint that remains after
slope protection has
VERSION TYPICAL SECTION FOR STUB ABUTMENTS
cured shall be filled ON PILES WITH EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH
with joint sealer LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.
1.0
conforming to
DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-201 SHEET 4 OF 4
Specifications.
 #5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax.(
typ.
) Vari
es 9'
'
each si
de, use strai
ght threaded 9'
'mi
n.
15'
-0'
'm ax. c
bars lapped to a bar i
f couplers
are used. *
'' #5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax.
'
1-3
. (
typ.
)use strai
ght threaded c
n L expansi
on joi
nt cross beam support colum n
mi bars lapped to a #5 bar i
f
couplers are used
5-#5'
s dow els placed
as show n
Opti
onal threaded couplers,
i
f bracket i
s cast i
n
Norm al w i
ng w all 9'
'
separate pour (
typ.
)
rei
nforcem ent

2'-2''
1'
-0'
' 9'
' Locati
on of second support
colum n i
n staged constructi
on
c ng
L beari 1'
-0'
'
1'
-0'
'
abutm ent mi
n.
2 ply w aterproofi
ng m em brane
Opti
onal constructi
on 16'
'm i
n.w i
dth centered on joi
nt
joi
nt w i
th 2'
'x 6'
'key
Lap + 3'
'
(
typ.
)
Staged constructi
on
joi
nt
Loose corner bar *
Norm alabutm ent
lapped w i
th
stem rei
nforcem ent
longi
tudi
nal
rei
nforcem ent *

1.0
c 15'
-0'
'm ax.

VERSION
4-#5 dow els placed as

APPROVAL

DATE:06/26/2013
show n on each si
de
c

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
L expansi
on joi
nt cross

DIRECTOR
''
* beam support colum n -3
'
1
in.
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax. m
(
typ.
)use strai
ght threaded
5-#5'
s dow els placed bars lapped to a bar i
f Norm al w i
ng w all
as show n couplers are used rei
nforcem ent

Opti
onal threaded

9'
' couplers, i
f bracket i
s
Lap + 3'
'
cast i
n separate pour
Locati
on of second 9'
'
2'-2''
9'
' (
typ.
)
(
typ.
)
support colum n i
n
staged constructi
on
1'
-0'
' c ng
L beari
Opti
onal constructi
on abutm ent

DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-202

2 ply w aterproofi
ng
joi
nt w i
th 2'
'x 6'
'key
m em brane 10'
'm i
n.
1'
-0'
'm i
n.
wi
dth centered on joi
nt

WING WALLS PARALLEL TOC

Loose corner bar
to m atch spaci
ng
Staged constructi
on
and si
ze of
joi
nt Norm alabutm ent
* longi
tudi
nal
stem rei
nforcem ent

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
rei
nforcem ent that

STATE OF MARYLAND

REINFORCING DETAILS
i
t i
s lapped w i
th
*

EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH

* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

L OF ROADWAY

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
*At the Contractor'
s opti
on, the *For staged constructi
on, there
SECTI
ON BELOW BEAM SEAT
loose corner bars m ay be eli
minated shall be 3'
-0'
'c/c spaci
ng

SHEET
WING WALL/ABUTMENT CONNECTION FOR
provi
ded the longi
tudi
nal rei
nforci
ng Scale:‰ '
'= 1'
-0'
' betw een support colum ns as show n.
be extended to lap the mi
nim um di
stance
show n on one face. No addi
tional constructi
on joi
nt so that the

LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.

*Orient
com pensati
on w i
llbe gi
ven for thi
s opti
on. key i
s em bedded i
n the subsequent
stage.

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* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
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 #5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax.(
typ.
)
15'
-0'
'm ax. 15'
-0'
'm ax.to the c
L of
each si
de, use strai
ght threaded
bars lapped to a bar i
f couplers next support colum n
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax.(
typ.
)
*
are used.
Vari
es
use strai
ght threaded bars
9'
'm i
n.
lapped to a #5 bar i
f couplers

'' are used c

L expansi
on joi
nt cross beam support colum n
'
1-3
n. Opti
onal threaded couplers,
mi
9'
' i
f bracket i
s cast i
n separate 5-#5'
s dow els placed
Norm al w i
ng w all pour (
typ.
) as show n
rei
nforcem ent lapped
wi
th rei
nforcem ent 9'
'
i
n backw all

2'-2''
9'
' Locati
on of second
c ng
L beari support colum n i
n

La
p
abutm ent staged constructi
on
Lap

c or gi
L exteri rder

Constructi
on joi
nt w i
th
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c
2'
'x 4'
'key for backw all
(
epoxy coated)
up to 1'
-3'
'thi
ck, over
1'
-3'
'thi
ck use 3'
'x 6'
'key
Staged constructi
on

1.0
joi
nt 4-#5 dow els placed as
Epoxy coated

VERSION
APPROVAL
rei
nforcem ent show n on each si
de

DATE:06/26/2013
c 15'
-0'
'm ax.

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DIRECTOR
c
L expansi
on joi
nt cross ''
'
1-3
* beam support colum n in.
m
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c m ax.
5-#5'
s dow els placed (
typ.
)use strai
ght threaded Norm al w i
ng w all
as show n bars lapped to a bar i
f rei
nforcem ent lapped
couplers are used wi
th rei
nforcem ent
i
n backw all
Opti
onal threaded couplers,
9'
'
La

i
f bracket i
s cast i
n
p

Locati
on of second 9'
'
9'
'
2'-2''
separate pour (
typ.
)
support colum n i
n
staged constructi
on
c ng
L beari
Lap abutm ent

DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-202

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Epoxy coated
Staged constructi
on joi
nt
rei
nforcem ent
c or gi
L exteri rder
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
(
epoxy coated) Constructi
on joi
nt w i
th

STATE OF MARYLAND

REINFORCING DETAILS
2'
'x 4'
'key for backw all up to 1'
-3'
'
thi
ck, over 1'
-3'
'thi
ck use 3'
'x 6'
'key

EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH

* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

L OF ROADWAY

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
*For staged constructi
on, there
SECTI
ON ABOVE BEAM SEAT
shall be 3'
-0'
'c/c spaci
ng

SHEET
WING WALL/ABUTMENT CONNECTION FOR
Scale:‰ '
'= 1'
-0'
' betw een support colum ns as
show n.

LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.

2 OF 3
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT
 #5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c
(
epoxy coated)

''
-3 4-#5 dow els placed as
'
1
in. show n (
epoxy coated)
m
4-#8'
s top and bottom spaced 5-#5 dow els placed
as show n (
epoxy coated) as show n (
epoxy coated)

Norm al w i
ng w all
rei
nforcem ent

4'
'di
a.PVC

La
drai
n pi
pe

p
1'
'sponge type joi
nt m ateri
alfastened
to the abutm ent w i
th copper nai
ls
*
c
L exteri
or gi
rder
c beari
ng
abutm ent
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c Staged constructi
on joi
nt
(
epoxy coated)
Cheekw all *
2-#5 bars along top of backw all(
epoxy coated) *

1.0
4-#5 dow els placed as

VERSION
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c

APPROVAL
show n (
epoxy coated)

DATE:06/26/2013
(
epoxy coated)

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DIRECTOR
''
'
1-3
n.
mi
5-#5 dow els placed as Norm al w i
ng w all
show n (
epoxy coated) 4-#8 top and bottom rei
nforcem ent

spaced as show n
(
epoxy coated)

4'
'di
a.PVC drai
n pi
pe
La
p

to be placed above
support colum n
*
c ng
L beari
1'
'sponge type joi
nt m ateri
alfastened

DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-202

abutm ent
to the abutm ent w i
th copper nai
ls
*
c
L exteri
or gi
rder
Cheekw all *

WING WALLS PARALLEL TOC

2-#5 bars along top
#5 bars @ 1'
-0'
'c/c
Staged constructi
on joi
nt of backw all(
epoxy coated) * (
epoxy coated)

OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE OF MARYLAND
* GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

REINFORCING DETAILS
EXPANSION BEARINGS WITH
SECTI
ON ABOVE BEAM SEAT THROUGH EXPANSI
ON JOI
NT CROSS BEAM

L OF ROADWAY

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Scale:‰ '
'= 1'
-0'
'

SHEET
WING WALL/ABUTMENT CONNECTION FOR
*For m ore detai
ls, see '
'Cheek Wallat Bri
dge
Abutm ent'
'detai
l.

LENGTH CONTRIBUTING TO EXPANSION > 70 FT.

*
Desi
gner shall show thi
s condui
t on w i
ng
w all elevati
on sheets.

3 OF 3
* FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *
SUBSTRUCTURE-ABUT
 * GUIDE SHEET FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT ONLY - DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SHEET IN CONTRACT PLANS *

Key:
(1/3 W3) W x (1/3 H3) H x

H3
(1/6 W3) D

W3

Key:

H2
(1/3 W2) W x (1/3 H2) H x
(1/6 W2) D

W2

Key:
(1/3 W1) W x (1/3 H1) H x

H1
(1/6 H1) D

W1

FIXED ABUTMENT
Scale: None

W4

Key:
(1/3 W4) W x (1/3 H4) H x

H4
(1/6 W4) D

Key:
(1/3 W3) W x (1/3 H3) H x
H3

(1/6 W3) D

W3

Key:
(1/3 W2) W x (1/3 H2) H x
H2

(1/6 H2) D

W2

Key:
H1

(1/3 W1) W x (1/3 H1) H x

(1/6 H1) D

W1

EXPANSION ABUTMENT (W2 > H2)

Scale: None
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
SUBSTRUCTURE - ABUT

Note: APPROVAL
STATE OF MARYLAND
A detail showing the keyways DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
at construcion joints in the abutments OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
shall be included in the Contract OFFICE OF STRUCTURES
DATE: 05/07/2018
Plans. The information provided in this
Detail is for guidance only. VERSION
KEYWAYS AT CONSTRUCTION
JOINTS IN ABUTMENTS
1.0

DETAIL NO. SUB-AB-301 SHEET 1 OF 1